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Michael D. McNally is the John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies at Carleton College since 2001, where he also directs the American Studies Program and co-directs the Mellon-funded Indigenous Engagement in Place Initiative. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and a B.A. from Carleton College.
- Education: Carleton College (B.A.), Harvard University (M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.)
McNally specializes in American religion and culture, Native American traditions, Indigenous traditions and the law, Indigenized Christianities, and Minnesota’s Anishinaabe/Ojibwe religious history. His research explores intersections of faith, legal frameworks, and Indigenous cultural practices.
His notable publications include Defend the Sacred (2020), Honoring Elders (2009), and Ojibwe Singers (2000). He was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017 for his work on Native religions and law.
- Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (2017-18)
McNally’s academic leadership includes directing Carleton’s American Studies Program and spearheading the Indigenous Engagement in Place Initiative, a three-year Mellon-funded project. He teaches courses like Native American Religions, Ethics of Indigenous Engagement, and Senior Seminar in American Studies.
